The Benefits of Research Before Choosing an Online Dating Site

Perhaps at one point or another in our life, we have created an account for an online dating site. While thousands of dating sites are available in the world wide web, it pays to also check out the sites that suit to one's taste and preference, and of course, financial capacity. There are many sites that boasted themselves as top dating sites, but in the end, they cheat on you and leave you hanging.

That is why, it is always beneficial to do a little research before choosing an online dating site. A site that has a wide variety of members is already good to start with. It can increase your chances to find a wide range of potential match. It is also wiser to consider sites that doesn't allow display of private information like email address or telephone numbers. You must understand that this strictness on the part of the site will work out for your benefit. It will protect you from being spammed by interested individuals you might not want to have contact with.

The matchmaking method is also another thing that you should importantly look into. Several sites may send you few matches and then tailor the next matches based on your responses. Other sites use tags and key matches. Whatever the method may be, it is up to you. The best thing to do is to ask people in forum websites to receive feed backs from people who are into dating sites. The best testimonies often come from them. Try to visit the product comparison site, Consumer-Rankings.com because it provides lots of information and categories related to online dating. They also provide tips for avoiding online dating scams.

Aga, Now Under TV5

Aga Muhlach (photo) has been quiet about his move from ABS-CBN to TV5 after the news leaked out early this year.

But yesterday at a presscon, he finally announced that he’s now a certified Kapatid.

He confirmed that he recently signed a contract with TV5 to join the network’s growing stable of versatile and well-known stars who have outstanding track records in the industry.

Truly becoming the home of the best and the brightest talents, TV5 is deemed as the fastest rising network offering innovative programming that sets industry trends and changes the Philippine broadcast landscape.

With a big name such as Aga on board, TV5 is well on its way to making bigger programs that will continue the network’s winning streak in the ratings game.

“We are excited to start working with Aga because we have great plans for him. We’re planning to do a series for him, give him a hosting job for a game show, and another program that’s totally different from what he does,” said TV5 Creatives and Entertainment Production head Perci Intalan.

Aga is also thrilled with the new work environment he will soon immerse himself in. According to him, he will be devoting more time to his TV commitments.

Mega: Angeline Quinto

Venus Raj Versus Bianca Manalo

Floyd Challenges Manny to Take the Test

Is the planned Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. showdown really dead? Not at all, according to Mayweather.

Speaking today at Afternoon Saloon, a radio program by ESPN Chicago, Mayweather once again spoke publicly about him facing Pacquiao in what could be the richest fight in boxing, confirming that the proposed super fight could still take place.

His condition remains the same: Pacquiao should take random drug tests.

“The thing is this: I’m an American citizen and I represent this country with the red, white, and blue. The only thing I want is the people in my country to stand behind me. I’m in my own country and I have a lot of people against me. Our country is a great country, it’s a clean country, and all I ask him (Pacquiao) to do is take the test, that’s it,” said the brash boxer, holder of a sterling 41-0 record (with 25 KOs).

This marks the second time Mayweather touched upon the fight. Last week, Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum told Manila reporters that Mayweather was asking for a $100-million purse to face Pacquiao, an amount so huge that it possibly translates to Mayweather pricing himself out of the fight.

In the radio interview, however, Mayweather no longer stated an asking price, instead insisting for Pacquiao to subject himself to a series of random blood tests leading into the fight.

“He takes the test and we got a fight,” he said.

The issue of blood testing has been the primary roadblock to arranging a Pacquiao-Mayweather showdown. Pacquiao later agreed to take random blood tests 14 days before the fight.

Meanwhile, in the same interview, Mayweather found another opportunity to blast Pacquiao.

“You guys must realize this about Pacquiao, that’s just a media creation. That’s somebody who just came around. For someone to beat me would be abnormal, for someone to be him is normal because he has already been beaten three times and knocked out twice. It’s nothing new,” he said.

Commission on Human Rights Lambasted Willie Revillame for Child Abuse

The Commission on Human Rights today strongly condemned the controversial March 12,2011 episode of "Willing Willie," saying it constituted child abuse.

In a statement, Chairperson Loretta Ann Rosales and Commissioner for Children Ma. Victoria Cardona said they will investigate the incident and recommend proper legal actions against those responsible for what they described as "an exploitation of the child's innocence and demeans his inherent dignity for entertainment's sake."

CHR said the "multiple pressures exerted on Jan-Jan by the TV program's host, audience, and his parents to perform a humiliating act in exchange for ten thousand pesos constitute child abuse as defined in Section 10 of R.A. No. 7610 or "Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act."

The law provides that "any person who shall commit any other acts of child abuse, cruelty or exploitation or to be responsible for other conditions prejudicial to the child's development ..shall suffer the penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period."

"The willingness of Jan-Jan's parents to expose him, both in private and public, to a humiliating and degrading situation is child abuse. The Commission is also deeply alarmed that the abuse suffered by Jan-Jan was seen on national television and that its videos are being repeatedly watched by the public, including children," CHR said..

The Commission said they will investigate this incident in order to identify the person/s liable and to recommend proper legal actions against them.

The statement further said, "The Commission will also issue recommendations to relevant private, especially TV5, and public agencies in order to prevent similar incidents from happening again."

They called on relevant government offices such as the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the Department of Justice to undertake the appropriate actions to address this incidence of child abuse and to provide the necessary relief to Jan-Jan.

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Pictures

The Miss Philippines Earth 2011 has already started. But the organizers choose not to announce yet the official list of candidates. However, many pictures are already on the net and they are a testament that everyone must be excited about this pageant.

Angeline Quinto Beats Willie Revillame

THE TOP-SELLING albums in the country for the week March 14-20 based on Odyssey Music & Video’s nationwide sales reports:

Overall

1) Angeline Quinto, “Angeline Quinto,” Star Records;

2) Willie Revillame, “I Love You,” Viva Records;

3) Avril Lavigne, “Goodbye Lullaby,” Sony Music;

4. Various Artists, “Grammy Nominees 2011,” Sony Music;

5) Taylor Swift, “Speak Now (Deluxe Edition),” MCA Music;

6) Various Artists, “By Popular Demand 3,” Universal Records;

7) Bruno Mars, “Doo Wops & Hooligans,” Warner Music;

8) Regine Velasquez, “Fantasy” Universal Records;

9) Various Artists, “Full Blast! Maximum Dance Hits,” Ivory Music;

10) Justin Bieber, “Never Say Never: The Remixes,” MCA Music

OPM

1) Angeline Quinto,” Angeline Quinto, Star Records;

2) Willie Revillame, “I Love You,” Viva Records;

3) Various Artists, “By Popular Demand 3,” Universal Records;

4) Jovit Baldivino, “Faithfully,” Star Records;

5) Regine Velasquez, “Fantasy,” Universal Records;

6) Jovit Baldivono, “I'd Do Anything For Love,” Star Records;

7) Princess, “Acoustic Princess,” Vicor Music;

8) Willie Revillame, “Willing Willie,” Viva Records;

9) Various Artists, “Songs For A Better World,” Ivory Music;

10) Noel Cabangon, “Byahe,” Universal Records

489 Out of 806 Passed Medical Technologist Licensure Examination March 2011

489 out of 806 examinees passed the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination announced by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on March 28, 2011, Monday given in Manila, Baguio and in Cebu.

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on MARCH 22 & 23, 2011
Released on MARCH 28, 2011

1 ABAD, MARY CLAUDETTE MAGNO
2 ABANSI, ABEGAIL DAPNISAN
3 ABANTE, LERIE FE LUNGAY
4 ABELLA, LESLIE GRACE MOLO
5 ABELLERA, AUDWIN BAI LACSAMANA
6 ABENDAN, RAYNA KARIYA
7 ABINGOSA, CECILIA MANIDLANGAN
8 ACEBEDO, ANDREA NICOLE ARENAS
9 ACEÑA, LORLIN CARBONERA
10 ADASA, SHAANA RECAMARA
11 ADAYA, CATHERINE GRACE SANTOS
12 ADRALES, MARIA THERESA CABELLO
13 ADVENTO, VINA MARIE CASTRO
14 ADVIENTO, JOHN RALPH COLLADO
15 AFABLE, ALLEN ANGELO ARANILLA
16 AGOSTO, HYGEIA GRACE CERENCE
17 AGUA, MARY JOY BAID
18 AGURO, AIMEN JOY GRONIFILLO
19 ALBA, MARY CARMELLE REVICENCIO
20 ALCOBER, MARINA PALMIANO
21 ALFONSO, SARAH ZAID
22 ALIMAGNO, KARRIZ FERLAINE CARAGAY
23 AMANCIA, ALGERICO QUIMSON
24 AMIL, SITTIE ASMIN HADJI USOPH
25 AMIRUL, MARENA ABUBAKAR
26 ANCAYA, ANNE MARISSE MANGOHIG
27 ANDAYA, GARRY NAVARRO
28 ANDRADE, JAN BENEDICT CRUZ
29 ANOOS, REYNELYN BRUNIE BAYOT
30 ANUSENCION, JULLIUS DIMATULAC
31 APAREJADO, MYLA MAGPILI
32 APOSTOL, ANNA MAY MENDOLA
33 APUYAN, RICHELLE ANNE AGUIRRE
34 ARANGCON, CECILLE OMEGA
35 ARAULLO, CECILIA ISRAEL
36 ARIENTE, STARLENE TOBIAS
37 ARIPIN, FAIZA HAMISAIN
38 ARRABIS, GLEEN PULES
39 ASAN, SHEENA CALINGAYAN
40 ASAURO, ANNABELLE GLORY LUNA
41 ASISTOL, ADELAIDA BARIO
42 ASUNCION, AUBREY GLAIZA BALLESTEROS
43 ATIENZA, NIÑA MYRA SALCEDO
44 AZORES, ORLANDO GUTIERREZ
45 BACALLA, ANGELICA LLOREN
46 BACERDO, MARY ROSELYN LABUTAP
47 BACULNA, FLOR ALBAYTAR
48 BADILLO, AMIEL JOHN TUAZON
49 BAGACAY, JULIUS YVES DULFO
50 BAGSAO, APPLE GAY BALITNANG
51 BAJADA, LIZLIN NOEMI CIMENI
52 BALCITA, AGNES BALIDO
53 BALDERAS, JOSEPH LYNDON GUERRERO
54 BALMES, EBETH RACHEL ALPUERTO
55 BALOTE, SAYURI YOLLIE MAQUIÑANA
56 BAMA, MARIA NIÑA NAGAC
57 BANCURE, JANE GUIAMBANGAN
58 BANGNGO, NORA LIZA TUNDAGUI
59 BANIQUED, JENINA MARTINEZ
60 BARING, CATHERINE GERODIAS
61 BARROCA, MARK JOSEPH MENDOZA
62 BARROGA, JOANNE MARIE GONZALES
63 BATILO, CHRISTYL JOY ABECENDARIO
64 BAUTISTA, R-JAY SUBAHANI
65 BAUTISTA, ROSARIO CRISTINA VALDEZ
66 BAYLAS, JUVYLEN PAGLINAWAN
67 BEANIZA, ADONIS LAVILLA
68 BELARMINO, RHONA CALIBA
69 BELLO, MARIA HANNAH PATRICIA PACIA
70 BENANING, SHAHANIE MACACUA
71 BERMACHEA, MEL PATRICK ARZADON
72 BERNABE, ISA LORENA MALLADA
73 BERNARDO, JORELYN FALLARNA
74 BERNHARDT, SVEN AGRAVANTE
75 BIASURA, ANTHONY AGUINALDO
76 BISQUERA, AIKO INOCENCIO
77 BO, MELODY CORNELIO
78 BOHOL, MICHELLE SUPILANAS
79 BOTE, BAYANI II JAPZON
80 BRAVO, ANA LORENA GABOT
81 BUGAWAN, MELISSA CUNANAN
82 BUMANGLAG, JENNIFFER GASPAR
83 BUNYI, JOSE LORENZO CAMIA
84 BURGOS, FERNAN CALUMNO
85 BUSA, KEN ANTOFINA
86 CABARDO, MIGHTY JOY VILLARIN
87 CABASOY, JOENA LUMIKED
88 CABBAB, JAN-KRIZZELA CABOTE
89 CABONEGRO, MARK GEE VILLA
90 CABRAL, MEDJIEH ENRIQUEZ
91 CABUYADAO, CHARISSA JOYCE REMOQUIN
92 CAHUTAY, GENELYN BOSQUE
93 CAINTIC, ELVIN ARSENIUS TORREGOSA
94 CALANZA, ROSE LAURENTE
95 CALBITAZA, VIVIANE OMOY
96 CALIGUIRAN, MIXIEANN SORIANO
97 CAMAT, AILEEN SHELL BALDONADO
98 CAMBALIZA, JOAN MANGAOANG
99 CAMITAN, RAFFAELA ANDEHL BIADO
100 CANONIGO, MARIKIT LAYA PORTUGAL
101 CAOILE, NICANOR III MANALIGOD
102 CAPITO, MARIA FATIMA DEL ROSARIO
103 CAPPAL, JUNE MACABUNTOC
104 CARANDANG, LALAINE ANGELICA HERRADURA
105 CARIAGA, GLENN MOLINA
106 CARLOS, ERICA JANE ALCANTARA
107 CARPESANO, ANALYN MORENO
108 CARRILLO, MARIA CRIS ALICE LAGRADA
109 CASIMO, GRETCHIN DOBLON
110 CASIPIT, BRYAN LLOYD CALULUT
111 CASTILLO, LIWANAG MENDENILLA
112 CASTILLON, VANESSA YASAY
113 CASTRO, AUBREY TACDOL
114 CATUBAY, MA KRISTY ANGELIC ABRENICA
115 CAUMERAN, BERNADETTE SUCUANO
116 CAYONG, ROMALITA VICTOR
117 CELOS, KATHERINE ABRECEA
118 CERENA, ELLEN MAE BASAÑES
119 CHAN, DANYA PALAROAN
120 CHENG, CZARINA ALEXANDRA BRACIA
121 CHENG, RONA-CIONA SIMBULAN
122 CHUA, JULIAN EDUARDO JOSON
123 CINCO, MARIA REINA MABAGO
124 CLARIDAD, MARGOT UMALI
125 CLAUD, CATHERINE BEDAÑO
126 COLAMBOT, JEMAR NUEVA
127 CONZAGA, EMYLYN PETALVERO
128 COOP, MARNELLE JOYCE PALINGPING
129 COQUILLA, MARK ANTHONY CAPUCAO
130 CORRE, MA CLARITA NAVIDAD
131 CORTEZ, APPLE JOY CURA
132 CORTUNA, IAN GRACE DELA VEGA
133 COTE, MARK ANTHONY VENZON
134 CRUZ, DIANNE LORENZO
135 CRUZ, JOSEPH REUEL BILLETE
136 CUECACO, GRETCHEN JULIAN
137 CULBENGAN, MARITES MASMILA
138 DAA, JORDAN MARGALLO
139 DAJAO, DIANNE VILLAFLORES
140 DAKAY, DARYL ROSALITA
141 DALES, SHERRYL MARIE TRONO
142 DALINGDING, FREDERICK FANUGAO
143 DAMASCO, JOHN MARTIN RIVERA
144 DAPNISAN, DIDA LAWANGEN
145 DAVID, GEEVIE LAGMAN
146 DE CASTRO, JULIUS DE CASTRO
147 DE JESUS, PAUL ROTHWEL CONDINO
148 DE VERA, CHRISTIAN FERNANDO
149 DEL PRADO, FRANCIS MICHAEL VIGILLA
150 DEL ROSARIO, ELENA CHARMAINE CLAUD
151 DEL ROSARIO, GELLI ANNE ARGAL
152 DELA CRUZ, VANNEZA GAIL SINO CRUZ
153 DELA JUSTA, SHANE LUZANO
154 DELFIN, ANTHONY ALIP
155 DELIMOS, KAREEN SEDENIO
156 DELOS SANTOS, JAY VINCENT REYES
157 DEMAFELIS, JOJEMARIE FAYE BARIT
158 DEMAFILES, WILBUR JAN ROBERT ANCHETA
159 DIAGO, MITCHELLE DELEGERO
160 DIDELES, ROSE ANN BUGO
161 DIMAAMPAO, JINAN BATUAMPAR
162 DIONGCO, KAREN CELINE LESTER BALAIS
163 DIZON, ELAINE CHRISTY SALAS
164 DIZON, JINKY CONDEZA
165 DIZON, ROXANNE ANGELIE VINOYA
166 DIZON, WAYLYN DE GUZMAN
167 DOLAR, CLARABEL TOMESA
168 DOMINGO, GEORGETTE ESPARES
169 DUGMOC, EPHRAIM ALMENDAREZ
170 DUMAYAS, LITO JAY GUTIERREZ
171 DUQUE, GABRIELA ANGELA MARTINEZ
172 DY, JENNIFER SOLEDAD
173 EBBA, KATHRINE ARCALA
174 EDROZO, NATHANIEL SOLIVEN
175 EDURIA, EDSEL EDWARD LAGLIVA
176 EGAR, JOIE ANGELI SABANPAN
177 EGUIA, MA LUISA FANTILAGAN
178 ENRIQUEZ, ERLA GABRERA
179 ERMITA, JOEYLENE ESTRELLA
180 ESGUERRA, REGINALD BENEDICT CATAPIA
181 ESGUERRA, SELAH JOY SALVADOR
182 ESGUERRA, WINSTON LANDICHO
183 ESPINA, CHARMIN URIARTE
184 ESPINO, RONNEL MARCELO
185 ESPOS, ANDREW PAOLO MARQUEZ
186 ESQUIERDO, ANNA ROSE NADONGA
187 ETOM, APRIL JANE DACILLO
188 EVANGELIO, OLIVER DULLA
189 EVANGELISTA, EDWARDSON GUARIN
190 FABELLON, MARIA LOURDES MORALES
191 FALALES, HENEDINE BEDAÑA
192 FAO-WA, RHAY-LEEN DAWN AWICHEN
193 FAUSTO, TRIXY MARIE MONDOÑEDO
194 FERRER, KRISTEL DELA CRUZ
195 FLARES, MARIA KRISTINA MACASERO
196 FLORENDO, FAME MONSALUD
197 FORTE, RACHEL CAGUD
198 FORTUNA, CHRISTINE FAITH BASE
199 FRIAS, ANGELI JOANA MALICDEM
200 FRIAS, CLINT EDEL BORINAGA
201 FUERTE, GLEE GRACE ADVINCULA
202 GABAS, FRETCHIE GORDONCILLO
203 GABO, JASON RADOC
204 GABUNADA, ADRIAN JAYME
205 GACAYAN, VENECIA DELA CRUZ
206 GACAYAN, VENUS DELA CRUZ
207 GALAGAR, MELODY PLATILLA
208 GALAGATAN, ANGELIQUE PAULINE LABUCA
209 GALANG, JOANNE GARCIA
210 GALVEZ, PRECIOUS JOY SANCHEZ
211 GAMBOA, GRACE DIANNE PANGANIBAN
212 GAMIDO, MICHAEL VENTURA
213 GANTALA, ROSANNE QUEJADA
214 GATUZ, DIANA MEI LACANLALE
215 GEPITULAN, MARIPIN YONGCO
216 GO, PAMELA JUNE FABUGAIS
217 GOICO, CRESTRIA LYSA SAR-ANG
218 GONZALES, ANNALYN PALMA
219 GONZALES, JOSE MARCO LOS BAÑEZ
220 GOSUDAN, KRISTINE MAE MONTA
221 GRANDE, KRISTAL CAREL KHAY DE LEON
222 GREGORIO, CHRISTIARINE ESTODILLO
223 GUALBERTO, EMELINE DELEN
224 GUERRA, DARYL DUKA
225 GUIANG, AUBREY GILLIAN MACABULOS
226 GUICO, LIZA COZ
227 GUILLERMO, BEVERLY ATHEA BANGUD
228 GUILOREZA, NEPO DANTE JED SIMBRE
229 GULMATICO, MARK RYAN REJUSO
230 GUMBAN, KC JACINTOS
231 GURION, LEANA MARRE FABRO
232 GUZMAN, VIRGIE CHRISTIANE AVANCE
233 H GAFFOR, SOBAIRA SERAD
234 HAMPUY, NANCY BUTTICON
235 HERNANDEZ, GOLDIE DE TORRES
236 HERRERA, JOVENER JABANAG
237 HIPONIA, KRISNA MOQUERA
238 HIZON, JIMPIE REGALA
239 IBARRA, IRENE ESPHER VALENCIA
240 IMPERIAL, WINIELYN GOZA
241 INTIA, CRISSEDA OPEL COLICO
242 JAMON, GERALD JERESANO
243 JARA, LYN MARGARETTE SERRANO
244 JARDINICO, CHERIE JUNE ESTAMPADOR
245 JAYME, JENNIFER ACOSTA
246 JERUSALEM, RACHEL LOPEZ
247 JOVELLANO, MARY JOY MATAS
248 KADIL, NELSA JUMDANI
249 KAMPITAN, GLENDA OBLIGADO
250 KHOSHBOOIE, BENAZIR AMARIE ABALOS
251 KUNGO, RICHIE PAUL GO
252 LA ROSA, CASTOR IV LABAJO
253 LABRADOR, ANALYN NIMO
254 LAGERA, LESLIE ANN TENORIO
255 LAGTO, RHEAMAY OYA-AN
256 LAGUNDINO, WILMA BAUTISTA
257 LAMARCA, ANGELICA CASTRO
258 LAMAYRA, MYLENE MAE CORTEZ
259 LANANTE, MARY JANE TOUANDO
260 LANDICHO, MARK ANDREW TOGONAN
261 LANDINGIN, JHERALYN ARADANAS
262 LAPE, JENINA SUPERINO
263 LARON, LEA-GWEN DE GUZMAN
264 LAXAMANA, PHOEBE TIMBOL
265 LAYSON, AL NICO LIMIAC
266 LECHONSITO, STEPHANIE CECILLE SANDOVAL
267 LEE, TERRENCE EDWARD CHUA
268 LEGASPI, KIM SARMIENTO
269 LEONARDO, ANNALEA ISON
270 LISING, JENNIFER GUILLERMINA JUSTINIANO
271 LISING, JENNY GUEVARRA
272 LLORONG, CHERRY BELEVER
273 LOPEZ, CRISTINA RIZZA LA-ANAN
274 LUCENIO, JOSEPH JAMES PINASO
275 LUMASAC, GUIA THERESA BELLA
276 MACABANGKIT, SITTIE AKERAH LIMBAO
277 MACALINO, PRINCESS EILEEN DOMINGO
278 MACALINTAL, JESSAMINE KALAW
279 MACANDOG, MARJORIE DELORIA
280 MACARAEG, KRISTINE BADUA
281 MAGAN, KIMBERLY CORDOVA
282 MAGCELO, PAULA DAWAWA
283 MAHINAY, MICHELLE BELTRAN
284 MALACASTE, LYNEL ANTONI RAMOS
285 MALICIA, EDMAR JOHN GALERA
286 MALLA-AO, ANGELO TOPAGUEN
287 MALLORCA, DONNA MAE SAMILLANO
288 MANALANSAN, MA THERESA NADAL
289 MANANSALA, MARIAN CAMERINO
290 MANCHING, JENES PAYO
291 MANINGAS, ANNE CELERINA VIRAY
292 MAPALO, MARIA LOREN GABUTAN
293 MAPANAO, VERLYN POTENCIANDO
294 MARAAT, LOUELLA PALOMAR
295 MARAON, SHEIRA DIANA UNA ABUDA
296 MARCELINO, ROS JOACHIM SALCEDO
297 MARCELO, ABIGAILE ASINAS
298 MARCELO, FRANCINE ANNE AMOLO
299 MARQUEZ, ROWENA MENDOZA
300 MARTE, RONLU EARL BESAR
301 MARTINEZ, LILETH BELLOS
302 MAÑAGO, MARILYN LAGUNDINO
303 MELECIO, MELFA OPALLA
304 MENDOZA, GLORIA UNTAL
305 MENDOZA, KARA ANTIGUA
306 MERCADO, CHINNY ROSE MANILA
307 MERCADO, MA YVETTE JOY DERAMAS
308 MIRANDA, ELAINE AMURAO
309 MIRANDA, MARY ANN NOVENO
310 MOCSIR, BOLAWAN ANGGO
311 MOLINA, JEMIMAH SALIDO
312 MOLINA, JENNIFER AUBREY LOTEYRO
313 MONDRAGON, CHARLENE RODRIGUEZ
314 MONTALBO, GENALYN GEÑORGA
315 MONTECILLO, MELODY MARQUEZ
316 MONTERO, ANGELA MAE BUNAO
317 MONTERUBIO, ROVICSON RICO
318 MONZON, KRISTINE BALAN
319 MORALES, RODNEY LADEZA
320 MORIAS, CHARLENE GRACE FAJARDO
321 MORON, MARIE KRIS COVERO
322 MOSQUERA, KRISTIN GRACE TABERNILLA
323 MOSURA, AIZA FAJARILLO
324 MUNAR, CHARLENE MAE DINGLE
325 MUNSAYAC, REYNALDO JR PADILLA
326 NABLE, KARLA VICTORIA PULGADO
327 NAGPALA, CLARISA ANGELLI LOY-OD
328 NAMBONG, FEBIE JEN AGORDE
329 NAVA, MARY GRACE MADURAMENTE
330 NEJAL, ROBIN ENCINARES
331 NEPOMUCENO, AIKO HECALI
332 NG, MADELENE JEAN LEGASPI
333 NGO, MELANIE GRACE JAPONE
334 OBEJAS, MA CECILIA IMMACULADA ACOBA
335 OBNAMIA, AILEEN PINEDA
336 OBOGNE, RUSHELLE ASUNCION
337 OCHONDRA, LESLIE ARAN PALMA
338 OCSIO, MELANIE GALLINERA
339 OGAGANG, ABDEL AZIZ RIGOR
340 OLARTE, GERALDINE GARCIA
341 OLAYVAR, JAMES MENARD LIBAG
342 OPALLA, CANDY RETCHIE VALLEDOR
343 OREJANA, JOSEPH BANZON
344 ORPILLA, JONATHAN DELA RAMA
345 ORRICA, FRANCIS DE VERA
346 ORTIZ, JOHNALYN RONCESVALLES
347 PABUSTAN, CZARINA MARIE POLICARPIO
348 PADILLA, JAY-AR LAROYA
349 PAGARAGAN, CRISTINE MAE CASTRO
350 PAGULAYAN, CINDY MAPPATAO
351 PAJARIT, ARIANNE DE JUCOS
352 PAJULIO, ERIC QUIEL SAYSON
353 PALERMO, JANINE JACINTOS
354 PAMA, NATHALLA VILLAS
355 PANDAPATAN, FATIMA HAFFZA MAROHOMSALIC
356 PANGAN, MOHAN SANTOS
357 PANGANIBAN, MARY ROSE JARABATA
358 PANGILINAN, NIÑA BALTAZAR
359 PAROHINOG, IRIS FREA ACA-AC
360 PARTISALA, MAE ANN GREGAS
361 PASCUA, CANDY RICEL DELA TORRE
362 PASCUA, HIDELIZ MARIE GALIZA
363 PASTRANA, EDMART CARIASO
364 PELAGIO, VENEYRA BARIUAN
365 PERERAS, ALVIN OCAMPO
366 PEREZ, AJAN BARRY REPIL
367 PEREZ, ELENITA REYES
368 PEROCHO, MARY JANE TUBBAN
369 PESEDAS, CHRISTIEBELLE DACATIMBANG
370 PLAGATA, KARLA MARFEL TATO
371 PLAZA, CYD OLIVETTE GILLES
372 PONO, RAYMUND NUÑEZ
373 POSADAS, JENNIFER CASTOR
374 PUA, VIRGILIO JR AGUILA
375 PUNONGBAYAN, ANDREW DOMINGO
376 PUNTUAL, NICOLE KATHLEEN CRUZ
377 QUINESIO, KEN ARVIN REYES
378 RAMONES, RICHARD ALBERT JIZ DE ORTEGA
379 RAMOS, ERWIN MARK BAQUIGO
380 RAMOS, NIEL ORVEN MAYO
381 RAMOS, PAOLO DESPABILADERAS
382 RAS, JHUDIEL KATHLEEN BENALAYO
383 RAYMUNDO, JOSEPHINE ROSE NICOLAS
384 REA, RACHELLE EXPECTACION
385 REAL, JOHN CHRISTOPHER MATOLA
386 REAL, REANUDY GAMMAD
387 REBUTE, EDROLL ORO
388 REMOTIGUE, JOSE LOUIE DELA CERNA
389 REYES, IVEY GALLARDO
390 REYES, JOHN CARLO PRINCIPE
391 RICO, JOAN LALOG
392 RIVERA, PHAULYNE KATHLEEN WHARTON
393 ROCHA, DINNESE DIANNE ENGUERRA
394 RODRIGUEZ, AEDRIAN CLIFFORD
395 RODRIGUEZ, ANGEL GIDEON BASCONCILLO
396 RUBIO, HELEN GRACE REYES
397 RUIZ, KATRINA GRACE TORRES
398 SABIO, MELWIN LEONARD GATEB
399 SAGGE, FRENA NAINGUE
400 SALCEDO, IRENE MARIE VAILOCES
401 SALCEDO, MAGIE ALVENDIA
402 SALIBAY, JAYSON URQUIA
403 SALVADOR, FRANCESS CARL FELIPE
404 SAMANTE, MARIA ROSALIE SECULLES
405 SAMIN, RAODZIA IBRAHIM
406 SANCHEZ, PRECY JAVELLANA
407 SANCHEZ, SIENNA GRACE LUGTU
408 SANDOVAL, YHSMAEL LATO
409 SANOY, CHARIZE FRITZ ALICANTE
410 SANTISTEBAN, DEBBIE KATES ROBLES
411 SANTOS, DESI DARIA
412 SANTOS, KATHRINA TUAZON
413 SANTOS, VIRGILIO JR TOLENTINO
414 SAPIGAO, JAN MONALISA BANZON
415 SEDILLO, BONARD SATORE
416 SEGOVIA, MARGARETTE CARIÑO
417 SENO, HARVEY YAMOMO
418 SERANTES, MA LELA-ANN JAGUNAP
419 SERRANO, MA CECILIA VANESSA MANLANGIT
420 SIA, VINCENT BENEDICT SOLORIA
421 SIAO, JOAN ALBERO
422 SIBUNGA, ARNOLD ESCLAVOSA
423 SILVERI, ROBERT FRANCIS FERNANDEZ
424 SINGH SANDHU, LAKHVIR MANERO
425 SINGWEY, CLAIRE BOGAWIT
426 SIY, SUNLY-MAE BANGAYAN CHUA
427 SOLANO, JEANNIE BEE PETILLA
428 SOLEDAD, DIANNE APPLE BUNDANG
429 SOLIVEN, BABY JOY BRIONES
430 SOMBRETO, ANACLETA CABATO
431 SONGCUAN, KRISTINE ROSE ANN GOMEZ
432 SUBALDO, NOVEE GRACE SAGUAN
433 SUELLO, CHERYL DATINGUINOO
434 SUS, KRIZELBELLE LLABRES
435 SY, MARYJOY DE LEON
436 TABIEN, LIALETTE RAGUDO
437 TABIOS, JOANNA MARIE HONORIO
438 TABUGO, TESSA ROSE HOFILEÑA
439 TABUNIAG, CASEY MANDAWE
440 TADEO, DEBORAH FAITH AMBAKED
441 TAEZA, APRILJAN VENTURA
442 TAGIMACRUZ, GERHARD GESELL VILLANUEVA
443 TALAUE, AMYL DEMETRIO TALOSIG
444 TAMAYO, ROMAR MARAMBA
445 TAN, JEFFREY MACAYANAN
446 TAN, MARY ANN LIZAH RIVAS
447 TANTAMCO, MARY JOY HO
448 TAPIA, JEZZEL CAMARISTA
449 TARUC, MARIA CRISTINA SUNGA
450 TAY, JHERICK JOHNSON GO
451 TAYCO, REYO KRISTOF CAVA
452 TAÑEDO, JERRY ANTHONY JR SALUDSOD
453 TAÑO, JOJIE UGAY
454 TERRADO, CINDY AUSTRIA
455 TOLENTINO, JOSEPH DEAN BALISNOMO
456 TOLENTINO, MARIA FELISA MAMARIL
457 TOLENTINO, RANIER CUEVAS
458 TOLENTINO, RUSSELL PINEDA
459 TOMOY, FERRAN BRYDER CAINTA
460 TORRECAMPO, KRIZTI LITA SANTOS
461 TOSAY, ALDRIN DIEGO
462 TRINIDAD, KATHERINE DIANNE SENDICO
463 TROCINO, GERBERT ARQUILOS
464 TUBO, GORDON CHRISTOPHER CABANAG
465 TUMBOCON, ELAINE MANIPON
466 TUTING, JOHN MARK DENIEGA
467 URBIZTONDO, MAY VARY LIGAYA
468 USON, SHERYL VALDEZ
469 UY, ANDREW BONIFACIO
470 VALDERAMA, JEROME NADERA
471 VASQUEZ, STACEY KATE GENOVES
472 VERDIDA, HANNAH NAVARRO
473 VERDILLO, JUAN ANGELO PAYUMO
474 VERON, VERONICA CADIZ
475 VICTORIA, WENDY TIGLAO
476 VILLA, KRISTIAN JEZER CANALIJA
477 VILLANUEVA, GENEL ILAGAN
478 VILLANUEVA, LEIGH NUQUE
479 VILLASEÑOR, KRISTIN MAE-JEAN MENDONIS
480 VINDUA, FAYE KRISTINE ROLDAN
481 VISCA, PHILVIE NAZARITA
482 WANASEN, HILARIO ACE DIRECTO
483 WONG, SHIRLEY JANE GUTIERREZ
484 YAM, FRANCIS EDIZON BRIONES
485 YAMBAO, MARK ANTHONY SAHAGUN
486 YUCHONGCO, JOSE LADISLAO LANTA
487 ZALAVARRIA, APRIL MAE REANDINO
488 ZAMORAS, SHIRLYN CARCEDO
489 ZARAGOSA, SHERYL CALLANGA

Top Ten: Medical Technologist Licensure Examination March 2011

489 out of 806 examinees passed the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination announced by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on March 28, 2011, Monday given in Manila, Baguio and in Cebu.

The Top 10 were:

1. Jose Louie Remotigue (Southwestern University) – 89.69
2. Rayna Abendan (Cebu Doctors’ University) -v87.80
3. Paul Rothwel de Jesus (Adventist University of the Philippines AUP) – 87.50
4. Clint Edel Frias (Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela) – 86.70
5. Lito Jay Dumayas (Cento Escolar University-Manila or CEU) – 86.60
6. Terrence Edward Lee (Saint Louis University) – 86.50
7. John Mark Tuting (AUP) – 86.30
8. 8. Joseph Reuel Cruz (CEU) – 86.20
9. Jennifer Aubrey Molina (St. Scholastica’s College-Tacloban or SSC) – 86. / Ma. Cecilia Vanessa Serrano (CEU) – 86.10
10. 10. Jenes Manching (SSC) – 85.70

Willie Revillame Faces Another Controversy, DSWD Says a Boy was Abused in ‘Willing Willie’

March 28, 2011

MR. MANNY V. PANGILINAN
Chairman
ABC Development Corporation

Dear Mr. Pangilinan:

This is with regard to the 12 March 2011 episode of your show “Willing Willie”, which was brought to my attention by several concerned citizens and groups. In the said episode, a six year-old boy named Jan-Jan Estrada was made to repeatedly perform dance moves usually done by adult dancers in indecent shows. The poor child was in tears and looked scared the entire time, as show host Willie Revillame poked fun at him and the audience laughed and cheered.

Under Republic Act No.7610, also known as “Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act”, the term “child abuse” includes the following acts: “psychological and physical abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse and emotional maltreatment,” and “any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades or demeans the intrinsic worth and dignity of the child as a human being.”

Given that definition, it is unmistakable that what happened last 12 March 2011 to Jan-Jan Estrada was child abuse.

Persuading a little child to dance sexy adult dances in exchange for a measly sum, while he is being laughed at and ridiculed will definitely traumatize the child. What kind of values are we teaching our children through these shows, especially after Willie Revillame pushed Jan-Jan to do something against his will and then told him that it’s alright because he will receive money in exchange for it?

Given the foregoing, I am requesting that:

(1) Young children not be allowed to appear in Willing Willie and other similar shows in the network that cashes in on poverty;

(2) Host Willie Revillame be rebuked for his insensitive and deplorable actions.

There are limits to children appearing on television, and clearly, your 12 March 2011 episode did not respect the rights of the child and traumatized the six year-old boy. I also wish to raise my concern that the show tends to cash in on the plight of the poor. There are other ways of helping the poor without having to degrade their dignity and earn money out of it.

I hope you can act on this swiftly and I would appreciate a response from your good office.

Thank you.

Very truly yours,

(sgd.)

CORAZON JULIANO SOLIMAN
Secretary

Cc: Mary Grace Poe-Llamanzares,
Chairman, MTRCB

TV5 Releases Statement Regarding the March 12 Episode of ‘Willing Willie’

Here is TV5′s official statement regarding the recent controversy involving its main host Willie Revillame and the 6-year-old Willing Willie contestant Jan-Jan Suan:

Mr. Willie Revillame, the producers of “Willing Willie” and TV5 sincerely and deeply apologize for the segment of the show featuring 6-year-old Jan-Jan Suan which viewers may have found offensive or in bad taste. We wish to stress that there was never any intention to humiliate or abuse Jan-Jan or any contestant on the show.

“Willing Willie” is a program that was conceptualized to bring joy and hope and shine the spotlight on ordinary Filipinos. The program aims to provide a venue for everyone to show their talents, tell their stories and make their dreams come true. This is the thrust of everyone involved in the program, particularly its host, Willie Revillame.

Like most contestants on the show, Jan-Jan, accompanied by his aunt, joined the program to showcase his talent and play in a game segment in the hope of bringing home big prizes. He has performed in the past in school programs and mall contests, and his performance in “Willing Willie” was completely voluntary and with the blessings of his parents. He appeared to be sad or even in tears, not because he was being forced to dance, but because he felt the dance was “serious” and he was playing a role. He did not want to smile because of his missing upper front teeth and because of the presence on the set of former basketball player Bonel Balingit who Jan-jan thought was a scary “giant”.

Again, TV5 and Wil Productions express profound regret for any insensitivity on their part, and wish to thank all those who have expressed concern. We are always grateful to be reminded of our obligations to the viewing public. In turn, we hope to make clear that the objective of the show has always been to bring joy and hope to Filipinos, whether they are participating on the show or viewing at home.

Socialspark

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WWF: 1,554 Philippine towns, cities participated in Earth Hour 2011

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) -- A record-breaking 1,554 towns and cities in the Philippines switched off their lights for 60 minutes on Saturday evening for Earth Hour, an event where the world takes a stand against climate change, the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) said today.

"When the clock struck 08:30 p.m. last night, the Philippines was again engulfed in 60 minutes of darkness," WWF-Philippines said in a statement, adding that Saturday's switch-off exceeded the 2010 figures by 478 towns and cities.

"We are elated to clinch the top spot for the third year in a row," said Earth Hour National Director Atty. Gia Ibay.

"This year's switch-off merely signifies the start of a yearlong pledge to minimize our ecological impacts and to do our bit for a more sustainable planet," Ibay added.

The WWF estimated that well over 15 million Filipinos joined this year's switch-off.

Cebu Tropical Hunk 2011 Winners

First Cebu Tropical Hunk 2011, Mr. Judah Jyreh Cohen (center)
1st Runner up, Mr. David Horst Sommerauer (right side)
2nd Runner up, Mr. Loreniel Tequin (left side)

March 26 is Earth Hour 2011

LETS MAKE A DIFFERENCE! SAVE THE EARTH FROM CLIMATE CHANGE!

March 26, 2011 8:30 - 9:30 PM ( Local time )

2010 Earth hour:
Earth Hour 2010 was held from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time, March 27. In Israel, the hour was held on April 22.

Earth Hour 2010 was reportedly the biggest Earth Hour yet, aiming to garner more than the one billion participant goal of 2009's Earth Hour.

126 countries participated in Earth Hour 2010.

In the United States polling shows that an estimated 90,000,000 Americans participated in Earth Hour as lights were turned off around the country, including iconic landmarks such as Mount Rushmore, the Las Vegas Strip, the Empire State Building and Niagara Falls.

Earth Hour will be carried out in practical ways, as cities and landmarks apply the core principle of turning off the lights to their everyday routine. In Chicago, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) developed lighting guidelines to reduce light pollution, and reduce the carbon footprint of downtown buildings. Mount Rushmore in South Dakota will now start powering down each night around 9 p.m. instead of 11 p.m.

In Vietnam, electricity demand fell 500,000 kWh during Earth Hour 2010, which was three times larger than the first time the country joined the event in 2009.

In the Philippines, 1,067 towns and cities pledged participation in 2010 and over 15 million Filipinos participated in the event.

About 4000 cities participated, including landmarks such as Big Ben, the Empire State Building, the Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower, the Parthenon, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Forbidden City.

Celebrity Earth Hour ambassadors included South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, President of Vietnam Nguyễn Minh Triết, and London Mayor Boris Johnson.

Earth Hour has garnered support from many corporations including Coca-Cola Enterprises, Wells Fargo, IKEA, HSBC, PwC, Accenture and Nokia Siemens Networks.

Some critics point out that the reduction in power consumption in most cases is indistinguishable from zero. Sydney's The Herald Sun equated the power savings in the Sydney central business district to "taking 48,613 cars off the road for 1 hour." Critics, most notably Australian Columnist Andrew Bolt pointed out that "A cut so tiny [48,613 cars off the road for 1 hour] is trivial - equal to taking six cars off the road for a year".

Miss World Philippines to Air on GMA-7

While Bb. Pilipinas transferred to ABS-CBN, its rival pageant Miss World Philippines will air on GMA-7.

Last January, Bb. Pilipinas via its chairperson Stella Araneta Marquez has inked a deal with ABS-CBN. For the next 5 years, the Bb. Pilipinas annual pageant will no longer air on GMA-7 as it will now be seen on the Kapamilya network.

Also earlier this year, Bb. Pilipinas has lost the franchise of the prestigious Miss World pageant to Cory Quirino‘s CQ Global Quest Inc. The said company will now hold the search for the country’s representative to Miss World pageant beginning this year.

Now a significant rival of Bb. Pilipinas, CQ Global Quest Inc. inked a deal with GMA Network for the production and airing of Miss World Philippines 2011.

Elizabeth Taylor Died

Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79.

The actress, who was suffering from congestive heart failure, passed away in Los Angeles in the early hours of Wednesday morning with her children by her side.

Sponzai

The alphabetic synthesis passes the constituent behind the assuming ace.

Mr. Pacific World Philippines 2011 Starts!

The Press Presentation of the first ever MR. PACIFIC WORLD PHILIPPINES PAGEANT was held last March 5, 2011 at the Centerstage Bar & Restaurant in Timog, Quezon City. Winner of this local pageant will compete in the 2011 MR. TOURISM INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT in Bogota, Colombia in July.

Top 10 Countries with Most Beautiful Women

Countries With The Most Beautiful Women
Some of you may have read my article on cities with the most beautiful women, this however is about the countries with the most beautiful women. It's always possible to find a city with beautiful women in a land of not-so-amazingly beautiful women. These places on the other hand, are entire countries with beautiful women.

10. Denmark
I've been to Denmark many times, & I can say that I've not found anything rotten there to date. And definitely not the women, the women here are as striking as they come. A lot like their Swedish neighbours, the women of Denmark are remarkable in their beauty & their charm.

9. Netherlands
Dutch girls have to be some of the world's most amazing. Sure I'm only ranking the country as number nine, which is good when you take into account how many nations there are on this earth. But this list is only taking beauty into consideration, Dutch women have more than that, they're complete, they're incredible, they're the kind of girls who hang out drinking wine in the park with you randomly philosophizing, & they're also the kind of girls who will makeout with you in that same very park. (If they like you of course, this is not a poor country, it's about who you are, the girls here aren't impressed by status or anything like that.)

8. Estonia
Ahh & now the Eastern European countries come into play. Estonia is a very small country, & seemingly insignificant, but it's astonishing if only because of the girls. Beautiful they are, you can find some of the world's best looking women in any nightclub in Tallinn's Old Town, on any day of the week.

7. Ukraine
The Black Sea coast of the Ukraine is world famous for gorgeous girls in scantily clad bathing suits. And rightly so, but more so than that the entire country is filled to the brims with beautiful women. From Odessa to Kiev, the Ukraine beauty.

6. Belarus
It's often been said that Eastern Europe is the valley of beautiful women, & in that context Belarus is one of the more fertile spots. Sure the country may be drab, dreary, & socialist architecture reigns supreme, but the women are to die for. They manage to turn this country from extremely boring, to a place you never want to leave.

5. Latvia
Where I sit as of the time I write this article. Latvia is just wondrous. This little Baltic nation, such a small country, with hardly no international fame or reputation, is home to some of the world's most beautiful girls hands down. Drop-dead beauties roam the streets, & they're friendly too, can't beat that now can you?

4. Bulgaria
Bulgaria may as well change its name to "Beautyland" as it is a proverbial theme park of beautiful women. Everything from dark hair to light, & from bright eyes to well brighter eyes. Bulgaria is filled with amazing women all the way from the mountainous region of the capital Sofia to the beautiful beaches on the Black Sea coast.

3. Russia
This list has pretty much read out as an Eastern European geography lesson, & with good reason. Slavic women are the most beautiful overall in the world, & Russia is the big leagues as far as Eastern Europe goes. The women here are not only beautiful, they're seductive. With one glance they can capture your heart, they look at you as if they know they could do anything in the world & you'd like it, & basically that's true.

2. Argentina
Argentina is definitely the cream of the crop as far as Latin America, well really as far as the whole Western Hemisphere goes. Argentineans, specifically those of Buenos Aires are a people made up mostly of Italian migrants from the 19th & early 20th century, but I must say that they must have been migrants from Milan all with super model genes, because the people here are stunning.

1. Sweden
Of course Sweden lands at the number one spot. How could it not, it's Sweden for goodness sake! The women here are so ridiculously beautiful that it's hard to breathe sometimes when in their presence. Blond hair, & bright eyes, personalities that are beautiful to match, what more could anyone ever ask for?

*Article written in whole by Dakota Smith.

Source: http://www.travelersdigest.com/countries_beautiful_women.htm

About Gambling Online

When I went to Macau, I was toured by my friends to the country's biggest casinos. They asked to give a try playing the beginner's luck. It was unforgettable. I won and happily left Macau with a descent amount of money for more shopping galore when I arrived back in Hongkong.

Recently, these same friends of mine asked me to try online casino gambling. Though I considered myself lucky in the games of chances, I have to admit I never tried online casino games. I am not even familiar with online games but my friends already gave me hints that "Eagle's Wings", slot games and blackjack games are great to start with.

I think I will try soon. As of now, I am reading casino website reviews to make myself informed and to also avoid online scams. I also visited forums to better interact with playing communities. In this way, I received feedbacks from online players. And oh, they also give me tips too.

Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Teaser Video

Marvin Ong, Pop Idol

His first album, also titled Marvin Ong was a success that gave him his first Gold Record Award. So what is next for the talented Marvin? A concert no less. This is Marvin Ong Beginnings, which will be held at the Music Museum on April 2, 8 p.m. Produced by Viva Concerts, the show will also feature Rachelle Ann Go and the Pop Girls.

There is no doubt that Marvin, who has been singing since he was nine, will do very well on the MM stage. Despite his boyish looks he is already an award-winning stage actor. He bagged the Gawad Buhay trophy for Best Featured Male Actor in a Musical by Philstage for his work as the orphan boy Tobias in the Repertory Philippines production of the Stephen Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd. He also starred as Juan in the PETA musical Si Juan Tamad, Ang Diablo At Ang Limang Milyong Boto, which ran for several weeks.

The concert will showcase Marvin as a pop idol and fans can expect to see him perform live most of the songs in his CD and lots of current favorites. Proceeds from Beginnings will benefit scholars of Lingkod ng Potrero Foundation, Inc. Tickets are priced at P1,000, P500 and P300.

Those curious about how Marvin sounds can preview his concert by listening to his album. Featured are Can’t Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley; Hard To Say I’m Sorry by Chicago; Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart; Maybe by Burt Bacharach; I Need To Be In Love by the Carpenters; Let’s Hang On by Barry Manilow; Worst That Could Happen by the Brooklyn Bridge; If by David Gates; the first single Panaginip, originally recorded by Manila Sound pioneer Hot Dog and the current single the light OPM rocker Harana, by Parokya ni Edgar; and two new songs, It Doesn’t Get Any Easier an original by the Hong Kong-based musical director Ronnie Fortich and Marvin’s debut as a songwriter, Captivated.

Incidentally, Marvin got another feather in his cap when he was tapped to sing the classic Init Sa Magdamag with promising Viva talent Maffy Soler. The new version of the Sharon Cuneta-Nonoy Zuñiga original is the theme of the drama series Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak, which debuted last Friday. The show airs on TV 5 on weeknights.

Government urges Filipinos in Libya to return

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - The government today reiterated its call to the remaining Filipinos in Libya to leave the country in view of the deteriorating situation there.

Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said in an interview with state-run radio Radyo ng Bayan that the government is hoping that Filipinos who have decided to stay put in Libya would be persuaded to come home, especially with the western air strikes against the government forces of Libya.

"We are hoping to convince them also to leave for their own safety. We are hoping that those who go to our embassy in Libya will be convinced to leave Libya because of the worsening situation there," said Valte.

Asked about job opportunities for returning workers, Valte said labor officials have said that there are jobs waiting for these workers at home, though they will not be as well compensated.

She said labor officials are working hard to find new host countries for the displaced overseas workers.

John Apacible Shot Dead by Uncle

Sexy actor John Apacible died at around 3:00 am this morning, March 20, because of shooting incident.


Enrique Rustia Apacible in real life, John was reportedly shot by his uncle after a heated argument during a drinking session in Cainta around 3:00 am in the morning today, March 20.


According to the police, the 38-year-old actor was declared dead on arrival at the Metro Rizal Doctor’s Hospital in Cainta Rizal after two bullets hit his chest.


Apacible is known as a sexy actor who starred in such films as Tikim, Eskandalosa, Nympha, Punla, Tukso Ni Charito 2 and Phone Sex. He is currently seen on ABS-CBN’s primetime teleserye “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.”

Maria Ozawa, Survivor of Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Japanese-French-Canadian adult video actress Maria Ozawa assured fans that she survived the magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan and that she is okay.

The 25-year-old actress remained optimistic on Japan’s future. “We as Japanese people can overcome these hardships #PrayForJapan,” she tweeted. “Thanks for supporting #PrayForJapan i love you forever and ever! guys ^^” she added.

You Are Gay If

(Mpule Kwelagobe, Nalukah)

IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER...

1. You love watching beauty pageants and you have an account at missosology.org.
2. You use glutha.
3. You watch America's Next Top Model.
4. You like to look at the eyes of men.
5. You are a medical doctor or ob-gynecologist.
6. You prefer volleyball and badminton than basketball.
7. You like body fit.
8. You like colorful underwear.
9. You frequently go to the gym and spa.
10. You are a fan of Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha or Mariah Carey.

Bianca Paz, Disqualified from Binibining Pilipinas 2011

STATEMENT FROM BIANCA PAZ ABOUT HER DISQUALIFICATION FROM BINIBINING PILIPINAS 2011

"I would like to clear things up regarding the issue for the FIRST and LAST time. To make a long story short, I took part in a calendar shoot 2 years ago which never came to mind as a possible hindrance for my participation in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant as I made sure that the finished result would not be less than tasteful and even of editorial standard before being published. Unfortunately, BPCI did not have the same opinion of the said shoot and so as of today I have been officially DISQUALIFIED. I would also like to make clear that there are NO, I repeat, NO nude photos or "sex videos" anywhere existing. I respect and accept BPCI's decision and refuse to make the issue any bigger than it already is. I only ask that everyone does the same and refrain themselves from making false judgements and ignorant accusations towards me and anyone else involved. At this point, its all very unnecessary. Instead, I encourage everyone to show support to all remaining candidates and... well... Enjoy the show! This is, after all, "entertainment". I want to thank everyone that has supported me. God bless and I love you all!"

This is from her Facebook
Posted March 18, 2011
4:30 am Phil Standard Time

Rico Blanco Teams up with Sesame Street

The producers behind world renowned children’s television show Sesame Street and multi-awarded recording artist and “Imortal” star, Rico Blanco are kicking off a new education campaign called “Sesame Street Kid Ako”, (I am a Sesame Street Kid).

In a press release posted in Warner Music Philippines’s blog, they announced that they will put up a “Sesame Street” corner with TV and DVD set, and books in a public school for the whole month of March to encourage laughter and learning at an early age. Walkaround Elmo and Cookie Monster will be on hand to join in the education celebration.

MYX Music Awards 2011 Winners

Here is the list of winners for this year’s MYX Music Awards:

Favorite Music Video
Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino

Favorite Song
Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino

Favorite Artist
Sandwich

Favorite Female Artist
Yeng Constantino

Favorite Male Artist
Gloc-9

Favorite Group
Parokya Ni Edgar

Favorite Mellow Video
I Remember The Girl – Christian Bautista

Favorite Rock Video
Lakad – Sandwich

Favorite Urban Video
Back To Love – Quest

Favorite New Artist
Tanya Markova

Favorite Indie Artist
Mr. Bones

Favorite Collaboration
Kung Wala Na Nga – 6cyclemind Feat. Kean Cipriano & Yeng Constantino

Favorite Remake
Beautiful Girl – Christian Bautista

Favorite Media Soundtrack
Kaya Mo – Protein Shake Feat. Ney Dimaculangan & Kean Cipriano (Rpg Metanoia)

Favorite Guest Appearance In A Music Video
Angel Locsin (Magkaibang Mundo – Hale)

Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ
Yeng Constantino

Favorite MYX Live Performance
Slapshock

Favorite International Video
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars

Favorite K-Pop Video
Go Away – 2NE1

Ultimate Loyalty: Japanese Dog Refuses to Leave Injured Friend Behind

Venus Raj in Her Folded and Hung Billboard

Bar Topnotchers 2010

Here are the Top 10 or the topnotchers in the September 2010 Philippine Bar Exams:

1. Caesario Antonio S. Singzon, Ateneo de Manila University, 89.000
2. Filemon Ray L. Javier, Ateneo de Manila University, 86.850
3. Paolo Carlo C. Tolentino, Arellano University, 86.800
4. Janette R. Ancog, Ateneo de Davao University, 85.900
5. Johanna Sunga, ADMU, 85.850
6. Krizelle Marie F. Poblacion, University of the Philippines, 85.650
7. Maria Christina C. Ortua, UP, 85.50
Krystal Lyn T. Uy, UP, 85.50
8. Johanna Eileen M. Capones, UP, 84.800
9. Wiliam Benson S. Gan, ADMU, 84.750
10. Glenn C. Carampatana, University of San carlos, 84.550
Darren L. Salipsip, Arellano University, 84.550

South African Wins Mr. Gay World Again!

MANILA, Philippines—The rainbow nation bagged back-to-back victories in the Mister Gay World pageant when South African Francois Nel inherited the international title from compatriot Charl Van Den Berg in glittering ceremonies held in Mandaluyong City Sunday night.

The four-hour program, held in Club Mwah! in Mandaluyong City, gathered 23 international delegates for the pageant’s third edition, its first staging in Asia.

The 28-year-old South African impressed the judges with his wit and intelligence as he delivered strong answers to the questions asked in various stages of the competition.

During the semi-final interview, Nel said “same sex marriage is a human right. Love between a man and a man or whether between a man and a woman is not something to be determined by anybody else.” The predominantly gay audience punctuated the response with a resounding applause.

For the final round, host Boy Abunda asked all five finalists which world leader they would want to meet and what they will discuss with him or her.

Nel said he would like to meet former South African President Nelson Mandela, who he earlier described as his country’s greatest president.

“This man stands for everything that love means. He has certainly inspired all of us to be the rainbow nation,” he replied, adding “Mandela encompasses everything that humanity and human rights stand for.”

As Mister Gay World 2011, Nel is expected to visit various countries and speak on behalf of the LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) community. He will also be busy preparing for the pageant’s 2012 edition, which incidentally will be held in his country’s capital, Johannesburg.

After his proclamation, Nel told the Inquirer the victory means everything to him.

“I’m so excited to be working for LGBTI,” he exclaimed.

Video of Rooftop Helicopter Rescue in Japan's Tsunami-hit Town

Miss Brunei Wins Miss ASEAN TV Charming 2011!!!

Miss ASEAN TV Charming 2011 Results:

Miss ASEAN TV Charming 2011 - Miss Brunei, Putri Norizah Binti Ibnoriza
First Runner Up - Miss Vietnam, Nguyen Ngoc Van Trang
Second Runner Up - Miss Philippines, Rose Ann Uy Aguilar

Included in the Top Five:
Miss Thailand, Pollaphat Piriyanasorn
Miss Mynmar, Thandar New

Special Awards:
Miss Popularity - Miss Vietnam, Nguyen Ngoc Van Trang
Best in National Costume - Miss Malaysia, Noorsamsheena Binti Samsudin
Best in Evening Gown - Miss Singapore, Liu Yingtong
Best Performance - Miss Thailand, Pollaphat Piriyanasorn
Best introduction - Miss Laos, Siriphone Southammavong
Charming Face - Miss Cambodia, Hin Channirath
Miss Congeniality - Miss Vietnam, Nguyen Ngoc Van Trang
Miss Talent - Miss Mynmar , Thandar New and Miss Indonesia, Tiara Emilia Purwoto

The Cheapest Cellphone is 499 Pesos

Smart Communications announced the launch of the cheapest cell phone in the Philippines dubbed as the “Panalo Phone.”

It will be priced at 499 pesos and will be available starting March 21. For 499 pesos you will get a cell phone (either ZTE or Cherry Mobile) with a Talk N’ Text SIM card that cannot be removed or replaced, comes preloaded with 40 text messages to other TnT subscribers and another 25 messages to users of other networks. The phone also has an FM radio receiver and a flashlight.

8.9 Earthquake Hits Japan Causing Tsunami on March 11! Watch Video Here!!!

Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Press Presentation Video (31-40)

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Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Press Presentation Video (16-30)

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CANDIDATES NUMBER 26-30

Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Press Presentation Video (11-15)

Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Press Presentation Video (6-10)

Binibining Pilipinas Presentation Video (1-5)

Are You in Favor of "Philippine Bloggers' Association"?

Sex Bomb Dancers Guested on ABS-CBN

All-female dance group “Sex Bomb Dancers” guested on ABS-CBN’s noontime show “Happy Yipee Yehey,” yesterday March 5.

The show’s hosts Mariel Rodriguez, Toni Gonzaga, Randy Santiago and John Estrada were excited with the development. Although it was just a guesting, the group was reportedly dropped from Happy Yipee Yehey’s rival, the longest-running noontime show in the Philippines, “Eat Bulaga.” The reason for dropping them was “conflict of interest” according to the group’s manager, Joy Cancio.

The Secret of Imelda and Khaddafi

NOONG NOVEMBER 14, 1976, PUMUNTA SA LIBYA SI DATING FIRST LADY IMELDA MARCOS PARA KAUSAPIN ANG LEADER NG LIBYA NA SI MUAMMAR KHADDAFI KILALANG FINANCIAL SUPPORTER NG MNLF (MORO NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT) PARA MARESOLBA ANG MORO PROBLEM SA MINDANAO SA PAMAMAGITAN NG TRIPOLI AGREEMENT.

SA KAGUSTUHAN NI IMELDANG IPAKITA SA MUNDO NA HINDI TOTOO ANG PINOY TIME NA LAGING LATE SA ITINAKDANG ORAS AY MAAGA SIYANG DUMATING SA MEETING ROOM NILA NI KHADDAFI. PINAUPO MUNA ANG UNANG GINANG NA TAGA EASTERN VISAYAS REGION HABANG HINIHINTAY LUMABAS SI KHADDAFI. ITINURO NG ALALAY NI KHADDAFI NA NASA LOOB PA NG KANYANG KUWARTO ANG LIBYAN LEADER AT NALILIGO PA SAKA INIWANAN SI IMELDA.

MEDYO NABATO SA KAHIHINTAY ANG UNANG GINANG KAYA NAGPASYA SIYANG PASUKIN NA ANG ITINURONG KWARTO NA ANDOON DAW SA LOOB SI KHADDAFI.. DAHAN-DAHANG PUMASOK SI IMELDA AT NG MARINIG NYANG MAY SUMASAGITSIT NA TUBIG SA BANYO AY KAAGAD SIYANG SUMILIP DOON. BUMUNGAD SA KANYA ANG MAKISIG NA PANGANGATAWAN NI KHADDAFI NA NAKATAPI LANG NG TUWALYA AT NAKAHARAP SA SALAMIN HABANG NAGSI SHAVE. WALANG KAMALAY-MALAY ANG LEADER NG LIBYA NA NASA LIKOD NYA SI IMELDA. NANG MAKITA NI IMELDA NA BUSY PA SI KHADDAFI AY MINABUTI NG UNANG GINANG NA MAUPO MUNA SA GILID NG KAMA AT HINTAYING LUMABAS SI KHADDAFI MULA SA BANYO.

LAKING GULAT DAW NI KHADDAFI PAGLABAS NG BANYO NG MAKITANG ANDOON NA SA LOOB NG KWARTO NYA SI IMELDA AT NAKAUPO SA GILID NG KAMA AT SA PAGKAGULAT NYA AY NALAGLAG ANG NAKATAPING TUWALYA SA KANYA. NAPASIGAW DAW SA GULAT SI IMELDA....."AY KADAKO!!!!"
HUMARAP SI KHADDAFI KAY IMELDA AT NAGSABING... "I'M NOT KADAKO... I'M KHADDAFI!!" SABAY PULOT SA NALAGLAG NA TUWALYA.

Coco Martin Times Two

MANILA, Philippines - Coco Martin (with Andi Eigenmann, above; and Maja Salvador, lower photo) plays the dual role as a soldier and a bandit in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin which premieres tonight on ABS-CBN.

“It’s my most challenging role so far,” admitted Coco. “The two characters have different qualities, different personalities.”

Directed by Ruel Bayani, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin also stars Boots Anson-Roa, Tonton Gutierrez, John Estrada, Ronaldo Valdez, Amy Austria and Lorna Tolentino. Kapamilya artists Kim Chiu, Erich Gonzales, Xian Lim, Agot Isidro, Albert Martinez and Angel Aquino will also play special parts.

The soap revolves around two worlds --- the world of the military and the world of bandits.

“I have to make sure that my attack of my role as a soldier is different from my attack of my role as a bandit,” added Coco. “I assure televiewers that this new soap is worth waiting for.”

Chris Brown in Birthday Clothes

NSFW: Chris Brown‘s totally naked photo has leaked on the internet.

Apparently, an ex-girlfriend (not Rihanna) of the chart-topping R&B singer leaked the photo of the naked Brown and all his glory on the internet.

Check the picture here: World Star Uncut (Warning: Must be 18 years old and older to view)

Goodbye, Paquito Diaz

MANILA, Philippines - Paquito Diaz, one of the country’s “most hated” kontrabidas, succumbed to pneumonia at 9:45 Thursday night at his residence in Daraga, Albay. He was 78.

Only a week ago, a tabloid reported that Paquito had died, prompting his wife Nena (sister of actor Bob Soler) to comment that when a person is rumored to have died, it meant that he would live longer.

Paquito had been wheelchair-bound after he suffered a stroke in 2004 that paralyzed him. He was one of FPJ’s favorite kontrabida. In 1965, he won a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor award for Ang Mananandata, an FPJ starrer. His brother Romy Diaz, also a kontrabida, died a few years ago.

Introduced in Premiere Productions’ Pandora in 1955, Paquito graduated from FEU where he was a basketball player.

When he was diagnosed with pneumonia, Paquito was confined at the ICU of a hospital in Albay. He got better and was brought home where he died.

Paquito is survived also by his children, among them actors Cheska and Joko; and 14 grandchildren.

His remains are at the Salvacion Funeral Homes in Legazpi City. They will be transferred to the Funeraria Paz at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City tomorrow, March 6, and will be cremated.

Six Kidnappers Captured in Bukidnon

COTABATO CITY, Philippines (Xinhua) - Security forces captured six men involved in the abduction of Chinese-Filipino traders in the restive south, local police said today.

The suspects, according to local police chief Inspector Adolfo Mercado, were arrested around 2:00 p.m. Friday at a checkpoint in the township of Talakag in Bukidnon province.

"Our men apprehended them. About three hand guns, fake police uniforms and packaging tapes were seized from them," Mercado said.

"We suspect they were also engaged in the abduction of Chinese Filipino traders in the region," Mercado said.

Lawmen said suspects, Malik Guro, Abdul Dalahig, Sou Daud Untonga, Kader Mutya, Abdul Raco and Kadafi Guro, could have been members of a kidnapping-for-ransom group operating in the region. A number of kidnapping cases among local Chinese have transpired in the region.

On Oct. 8 last year in Cotabato City, gunmen seized Conchita Atienza Tan, 73, wife of a hardware shop owner. A family driver and security personnel died when they shot back at the suspects. Tan was released after her family paid ransom money to her captors.

Six Kidnappers Captured in Bukidnon

COTABATO CITY, Philippines (Xinhua) - Security forces captured six men involved in the abduction of Chinese-Filipino traders in the restive south, local police said today.

The suspects, according to local police chief Inspector Adolfo Mercado, were arrested around 2:00 p.m. Friday at a checkpoint in the township of Talakag in Bukidnon province.

"Our men apprehended them. About three hand guns, fake police uniforms and packaging tapes were seized from them," Mercado said.

"We suspect they were also engaged in the abduction of Chinese Filipino traders in the region," Mercado said.

Lawmen said suspects, Malik Guro, Abdul Dalahig, Sou Daud Untonga, Kader Mutya, Abdul Raco and Kadafi Guro, could have been members of a kidnapping-for-ransom group operating in the region. A number of kidnapping cases among local Chinese have transpired in the region.

On Oct. 8 last year in Cotabato City, gunmen seized Conchita Atienza Tan, 73, wife of a hardware shop owner. A family driver and security personnel died when they shot back at the suspects. Tan was released after her family paid ransom money to her captors.

Who Will Win American Idol 2011?

American Idol revealed its Top 13 contestants of Season 10 during the results show Thursday night (Friday morning in Manila), as the judges added three wild card picks aside from the Top 10 vote-getters.

FHM: Solenn Heusaff

Natalie Glebova and Husband Separated

Russian-Canadian Natalie Glebova who was named Miss Universe in 2005 in Thailand and husband Paradorn Srichaphan, a retired Thai tennis star, have separated after three years of marriage.

The couple revealed that they decided to split in July last year because work commitments have been keeping them apart.

The couple’s publicist issued a statement from Natalie and Paradorn: “Over the past few years, responsibilities and work turned our married life in a different directions. However, we still care for each other and we are still good friends.”

Natalie has visited Cebu as a judge in the Miss Cebu contest. Not long after that, in Sept. 2007 she and Paradorn got married. They met and matched after they met at the Thailand Open in 2006, a year after Natalie won the Miss U crown.

Men's Health: Rafael Rosell

In Defense of Roxanne Cabanero

(This is from a comment from a certain Jeff De Lara which he wrote at missosology)

Let us set the record straight.

ROXANNE CABANERO was not removed or disqualified by the BBPCI because it was discovered that she had nude pictures. The BBPCI at first requested CABANERO to resign because according to them, they could not afford to take controversies at the moment that they are busy in the preparations for the pageant. The suggestion to CABANERO was likewise in recognition of the ongoing investigation being conducted by the NBI on the Complaint filed by CABANERO, against the blogger who maliciously declared that it was her who was depicted in the nude pictures.


To reiterate, CABANERO from the very start declared that it was not her.

It is quite appalling that while the BBPCI did not make any declaration to the effect that the reason for CABANERO’s resignation and/or removal, however way you would like to put it was because she had nude pictures, irresponsible writers, and readers alike are quick to judge her like she was already guilty. I am sure that the BBPCI people are smart enough not to jump into such conclusions knowing fully-well that an official investigation by the NBI is yet to be completed. They know fully-well that to declare that CABANERO was the one depicted in the nude pictures without the benefit of a completed investigation would open the BBPCI to potential lawsuits to be filed by CABANERO and her lawyers.

If this was the case, why should irresponsible writers and readers alike jump the gun into making rumors and conclusions of their own when these irresponsible commentaries are only destroying the reputation of the person concerned, whose heart has been damaged by the fact that she has not joined the pageant which she has been dreaming of since childhood. Isn’t it enough for us to know that she had already given up a dream that we even have to make up stories against her that only compounded her miseries?




Let us be civil and logical please in thinking that if CABANERO was really the one depicted in the nude pictures, why did she have to file a Complaint in the NBI knowing fully-well that there is a chance the Bureau can discover that she was the same person thereby opening herself to the risk of being charged with perjury? Why should she join the BB Pilipinas in the first place if there was the risk that the organizers would find out later on that she had a dark past after all. I, and several others who have known CABANERO can attest to the fact that apart from having a beautiful personality, she likewise possesses the intelligence and wisdom not to indulge in stupidity.

Let us not put judgment on someone without knowing the facts first. For if this was the case, any woman intending to join the pageant may be arbitrarily destroyed by making up false stories against her just so that she could either resign because of the pressure or the BBPCI itself applying the pressure to push a candidate to resign. Either way, to do so is not only unfair but malicious.

ROXANNE CABANERO is after all a human being too, capable of being hurt.

Madison Elliot, RP Rep for Top Model of the World 2011

Madison Elliot (photo) will represent the Philippines in the 2011 Top Model of the World search scheduled for March 16 in Usedom, Germany, Felix Manuel said in his other report. The 5’8” tall, 26-year-old beauty will compete with 50 candidates from the same number of countries. The contest was organized in 1993 by the Globana Group.

In 2006, the Philippines’ Michelle de Leon finished first runner-up and later assumed the title when the winner resigned. Madison was crowned Mutya ng Amerika 2010 in August last year in Baltimore, Maryland. She’s a Psychology senior.

Another US-bred beauty, Christi Lynn Landrito McGarry of New York, placed sixth in the Top Model contest as Philippine representative. She was later crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas-Asia Pacific in 2010 and was a semi-finalist in the 2010 Miss Intercontinental pageant in the Dominican Republic.

1974 Miss Universe Amparo Muñoz, RIP

1974 Miss Universe Amparo Muñoz (of Spain) has died at her home in Malaga last Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011.

Amparo has a soft spot in the hearts of Filipinos because she won her title in the Philippines when the pageant was held here for the first time in 1974. The second time, in 1994, it was Sushmita Sen of India who bagged the Miss U crown. Amparo’s first runner-up was Wales’ Helen Morgan who went on to win the Miss World title but was shortly dethroned when she was discovered to be an unwed mother.

The stunning Spanish beauty came back to do a movie with another Miss Universe, Gloria Diaz (1969), titled Hayop sa Ganda, and went home in a huff after she clashed with a producer/talent-scout with whom she swapped court charges. Back in Spain, she became an instant celebrity because of her beauty title.

“She ventured into the movies and starred with some of Spain’s popular actors including Nino Bravo, Pedro Carrasco, Rocio Durcal and Camelo Sesto,” added Felix. “In 1979, she acted in the comedy Mama Turns 100, followed by Todo un Hombre (He’s All A Man) in 1982, Familia with Fernando Leon de Aranoa, A Paradise Under the Stars in 1999 and El Tahur in 2003.”

Her Filipino fans haven’t heard anything about Amparo, until several years later when she was wrongly reported to have died of a sex-related ailment.

Amparo’s three marriages all ended in divorce.

So private has Amparo become that her funeral was limited to members of the family, reported her brother Pedro.